2018 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 6-20

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Vinnie Cervino

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Reese Olson got some buzz late in the spring and the #Brewers grab him here. Might be a tough sign, but there's upside. #mlbdraft

 

Report on Olson

 

https://t.co/ZXbYgyrssY

 

Reese Olson, RHP, North Hall HS (Ga.)

 

In an abbreviated look, a number of prospects took to a simulated game type of setting on Monday which includes North Hall's Olson, who has looked good this spring as one of the area's top righthanded pitching prospects. Olson's got a very quick arm, and a very lean and lanky 6-foot-1, 155-pound frame that's easy to envision a lot of strength to be added to the frame. The delivery is a bit restrictive with some effort, but the arm speed allows him to create velocity that saw him sit in the 92-93 mph range while bumping 94 mph once. The changeup was the Georgia Tech signee's best secondary pitch on the evening as it was thrown with the same conviction as the fastball and featured late sinking life in the 85-86 mph range that snuck under the bats of lefthanded hitters. The breaking ball wasn't as sharp as it has looked in the past, but Olson is a highly projectable arm with three usable pitches which offers both upside and intrigue.

 

Vinnie Cervino

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23 Sep 2017

6Ks thru 2 perfect IP from Reese Olson (2018 GA). Works quickly; lots of S/M on 90-92 FB w/ short ASR. Mixed 11/5 CB for strikes #PGTourney

[Jenkins5]

Howell fits the bill, Uber athletic, raw, up the middle talent! Daniel you are taking the arm over production. Had yet to really figure it out at Auburn yet but power arm is there & has two off speed he will mix in with confidence. High upside power arms are always worth the look. Jacob Barnes was very similar coming out & drafted around same time.

[And That]

I am about to run into a problem where I need to get actual work done, so official draft thread updates might be a little sporadic for a few hours.

[JDBrewCrew]

I'll fill in for most of the afternoon. But will be out for Friday for a bit.

[And That]

Also from Perfect Game:

Olson, who popped up last summer with a fastball peaking at 93 mph, worked a pair of innings at LakePoint in front of numerous scouts at the 2018 May 14 Pre-Draft live bullpen event. Olson, a Georgia Tech signee, is a skinny 6-foot-1 pitcher with lots of room to fill throughout. He featured a sinking changeup that sat in the 85-86 mph range that accompanied the low-90s fastball well. Olson’s strong showing helped him boost up the rankings list 168 spots to 139.

[Jenkins5]

Good write up on Reese Olson RHP 13th Round

 

https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/sports/north-hall-pitcher-reese-olson-commits-georgia-tech/

 

 

“The lanky right-hander said his fastball is now touching 93 mph, a nice uptick from the 90-91 mph heat he was throwing for North Hall last spring“

[And That]

The 14th rounder, Elijah Cabell, is going to be a really tough sign. Wouldn't be surprised to see him get away to LSU.

[JDBrewCrew]

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14 (425): @Brewers select TNXL Academy (FL) OF Elijah Cabell. http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/262722544/v2074635583 … #MLBDraft

 

 

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

 

TNXL Baseball Academy was started a few years ago in Florida as a place for high-level high school level players to focus more of their day on baseball, while taking care of classwork online through the Florida Virtual School. Cabell has been one of the better products of the academy to date, with some serious upside, though it does not come without risk.

 

There is no question that Cabell looks the part of an impactful offensive player and has the bat skills to go along with it. He has tremendous raw power with the ability to drive the ball with the kind of different sound you hear from some hitters when he makes contact. With that power, however, comes some considerable swing and miss issues, as scouts see a grooved swing. It goes a long way when the ball is thrown in that groove, but he doesn't always adjust when it's not.

 

A fringy rurnner, Cabell is a capable outfielder with a very strong arm, and he gets high marks for his makeup. If a team believes he can make enough contact to tap into that power, it could see him as a future run-producing right fielder and take him early enough to keep him from heading to LSU.

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Brian Sakowski

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Brewers go with a prep upside play in the 14th with Elijah Cabell, big time raw pop and arm strength, things to like there.

 

Rated 101 in Pipeline top 200.

 

Carlos Collazo

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Elijah Cabell is tooled up. Plus raw power, plus arm, plus speed. If he hits he's going to be a great player.

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jeff ellis

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Elijah Cabell is a surprise this late in the draft, I was on the radio today in Milwaukee saying they should have some money to spend they do it here adding a player with big power and big exit velocity

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Doug Freeman

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Elijah Cabell of @TNXLAcademy taken in the 14th by the #Brewers. Above average athlete, CF profile with true power. Would expect to head to LSU. - https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/profiles/FL/Elijah-Cabell-5230791486-3184907652 …

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Wow, how crazy is that LSU recruiting class?

[And That]

Perfect Game:

Elijah Cabell is a 2018 OF/3B with a 6-2 190 lb. frame from Winter Park, FL who attends TNXL Academy. Big and strong athletic build, pretty mature physically. Playing with a minor knee injury and not at full speed, has run 6.62 in the past. Outstanding outfield arm strength with plus on line carry, long and easy arm action, has 100 mph in his arm. Right handed hitter, nice shift into contact, easy bat speed, hits off a hard front side, very strong hands, ball makes an different sound off the barrel, elite level bat speed with big power to all fields, hits easy and hits it hard. Classic right field tools with a high ceiling. Good student, verbal commitment to Louisiana State. Selected for the 2017 Perfect Game All-American Classic.

[And That]

Also Perfect Game:

One of the toolsiest prospects in this draft class for Florida is Elijah Cabell and he showed a bevy of tools during batting practice before the game and during it. The raw bat speed and power potential are dazzling for Cabell as he has plus bat speed and easy plus raw power, if not more. The swing gets through the zone so quickly and the LSU signee's strength is evident as the ball jumps off the barrel with such ease. Another plus tool in Cabell's arsenal is his arm strength which grades out as a plus tool and a difference maker. Should he stick in center field at the next level having plus arm strength certainly helps. Cabell didn't do much in game – facing Mason Denaburg can do that to you – but he showed off his quickness beating out an infield single/error in the first inning. Cabell struck out in his second at-bat and laced a hard hit groundout in his third at-bat. The results weren't there during the game for Cabell but he will be followed very closely all spring and will be one of the top outfield prospects in the class as he comes in at No. 67 on the Top 250.

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15 (455): @Brewers select Central Arizona College (AZ) RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

[Eye Black]

Wow, how crazy is that LSU recruiting class?

They should just draft the entire LSU recruiting class and offer, “you can all still play together and we will pay your full tuition as opposed to the partial scholarships you’ll get playing college baseball.”

 

...and for the record, that is mostly just a joke.

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bob elliott

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Perfect Game Scouting's latest top 350 has four Canadians listed 47 Noah Naylor Mississauga, Ontario Blue Jays 67 Tristan Pompey Mississauga,, Kentucky 287. Nick Trogrlic-Iverson Oakville, Ont., Central Arizona 338 Michael Brettell Fonthill, Ont. Central Michigan

[Jenkins5]

Cabell is going to be a guy they need to really pony up for. Not sure if a McClanahan 1 million will be enough. Brewers most likely drafted knowing where every player was money wise in top 10 after first two picks. With their strategy of drafting guys like Cabell in the teens to try to steal away, have to believe they budgeted for it from the signing pool

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Bill Mitchell

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Nick Trogrlic-Iverson, @CAC_baseball RHP, was rated higher earlier in season but velo & stuff backed up. Was 96 early in season. Interesting to see what #Brewers can do with him.

 

He is also committed to Gonzaga.

[JDBrewCrew]

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16 (485): @Brewers select Polk State Col RHS Alec Barger. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

[JDBrewCrew]

PBR JUCO

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#JUCOWire @PolkStBaseball RHP Alec Barger (@PBRIllinois) has committed to @NCStateBaseball. @alec_barger6 up to 92 at FCSAA Showcase. https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/profiles/IL/Alec--Barger-5207148639 …

 

Brian Sakowski

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Brewers go #JuCoRoute in the 16th with Polk State's Alec Barger. Moves the ball around the zone, 88-92 with projectable body, lands breaker for strikes

[CheeseheadInQC]

I wonder if this is the longest the Brewers have gone without taking a college junior.

 

If form holds from last year, maybe half of the guys 11-20 will sign, but you can't say they aren't placing a focus on upside.

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17 (515): @Brewers select Cal State Long Beach (CA) LHP Clayton Andrews. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2018/drafttracker.jsp#ft=team&=mil … #MLBDraft

[And That]

Clayton Andrews is 5'6.

[JDBrewCrew]

http://www.longbeachstate.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/clayton_andrews_1065674.html

 

All I got. He's 5'6'"!